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Sep 25, 2023January 31, 2024

HEALTHY SEXUALITY FOR PARTNERS OF SEX ADDICTS—YES, IT’S POSSIBLE!

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My goal in this blog entry is to share how I arrived at a definition of healthy sexuality that makes sense for me at this stage of my healing.   Partners…

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Feb 11, 2023February 11, 2023

Valentine’s Day is around the corner – Please consider celebrating Self-Love!

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February is the month for celebrating love, which is a worthy recognition.  However, I think it’s even more critical for those healing from betrayal trauma to celebrate self-love.  After all,…

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Nov 10, 2022November 16, 2022

Gripe of the Month: Sex Addiction and Alcoholism are not the same!

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I try to post one “gripe” entry a month because betrayal trauma healing is not a bed of roses, and we dishonor those healing from betrayal trauma by not addressing…

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Oct 4, 2022October 4, 2022

My experience with Support groups – Pt. 2

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Therapeutic support groups facilitated by a professional therapist I started attending a Codependency support group at the suggestion of my therapist.    The opportunity to learn how codependency manifested in my…

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Sep 1, 2022August 31, 2022

What I appreciate the most thus far about my healing journey

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I’m not grateful for the pain I experienced from my husband’s betrayals, but I cherish the benefits I’ve experienced thus far on my healing journey.  Regardless of what happens in…

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Jul 25, 2022July 15, 2022

Does your sex addict have the mindset of an eager beaver, or is he still trying to drive the “relationship” car?–Pt. 2

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Last week we looked at the importance of the eager beaver mindset in sex addict versus the sex addict who doesn’t recognize his lazy approach to recovery is hurting the…

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Jun 24, 2022

How do you deal with weddings when healing from Betrayal Trauma: To attend or not to attend?

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Summer tends to be a season of weddings which can be potential triggers for those healing from Betrayal Trauma.  I love weddings; they are joyous occasions where friends, families, neighbors,…

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Jun 12, 2022June 14, 2022

When will he start behaving so my life will get better?

General Share, Gripes

I have heard this sentiment expressed more times than I wish to admit. Some women come into support groups knowing their husbands have a problem and believe all issues will…

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Apr 25, 2022April 17, 2022

A Cost Letter can be very Helpful (Pt. 2)

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Why is writing and reading the Cost letter important for your healing? It’s one thing not to be ready to take this step, but it’s another thing not to see…

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Apr 17, 2022April 17, 2022

A Cost Letter can be very Helpful (Pt. 1)

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Writing and sharing a Cost letter was a significant step in my healing process.  Although this took place years ago, I must share my experience with this and stress how…

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I started this blog because I couldn't find a resource that validated what I felt when I learned my husband was a sex addict. All I wanted was frank talk, no definitions, recovery speech, or minimization of what I was feeling. I hope you feel validated, heard, and understood when reading my blog posts. I try not to give advice; I share my experience with each topic to provide partners of sex addicts hope for their healing from betrayal trauma. To learn more, please read the "My Story" tab at the top of this page. If you like what you see and find this blog helpful, please share it with others; no one should feel alone on this yucky journey. I would love to hear from you. Please contact me at joy@betrayednotbroken.com. Most importantly, please remember you deserve to give yourself the time to heal well from betrayal trauma.

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April Journaling Prompt:

 

 

 

What puts a smile on your face despite what you may be going through?

 

 

 

February Journal Prompt: List ten things you love about yourself and why.

February Self-care Challenge:  Spend at least one hour doing your hobby this month.  If you don’t have a hobby, this is the time to explore until you find one you enjoy.

 

May Journal Prompt:

How can you be easier on yourself this month as you continue to help from betrayal trauma?

Self-Care Challenge:

Make a list of ten affirmations you can say to yourself daily.

 

 

March Journal Prompt:

What do you appreciate the most thus far about your healing journey?

Self-care Challenge:

Do something this month that makes you smile.